A zamboni on the ice during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

A zamboni on the ice during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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A man waits for the game to start during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

A man waits for the game to start during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Bulls players sit on the bench during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Bulls players sit on the bench during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Cow Palace, the home of the San Francisco Bulls, on opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Cow Palace, the home of the San Francisco Bulls, on opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Edwin M. Lee, Mayor of San Francisco, walks out on to the ice to drop the puck for the first face-off of the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013. less

Edwin M. Lee, Mayor of San Francisco, walks out on to the ice to drop the puck for the first face-off of the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San ... more

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Edwin M. Lee, Mayor of San Francisco, walks out on to the ice to drop the puck for the first face-off of the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013. less

Edwin M. Lee, Mayor of San Francisco, walks out on to the ice to drop the puck for the first face-off of the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San ... more

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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A old fashion hockey sweatshirt worn by a fan during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

A old fashion hockey sweatshirt worn by a fan during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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The San Francisco Bulls walk to the ice during their opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

The San Francisco Bulls walk to the ice during their opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Fire balls shoot up from the ice during the opening ceremony for the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Fire balls shoot up from the ice during the opening ceremony for the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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National Gaurd members hold flags during the singing of the national anthem for the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

National Gaurd members hold flags during the singing of the national anthem for the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Jay Dixon holds a Bulls cowbell during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Jay Dixon holds a Bulls cowbell during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Chester Bartalini, a U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary, walks off the ice after holding a flag during the national anthem during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013. less

Chester Bartalini, a U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary, walks off the ice after holding a flag during the national anthem during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace ... more

Jay Bergers III, a big Bulls fan, holds a light up Bulls sign and a puppet during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Jay Bergers III, a big Bulls fan, holds a light up Bulls sign and a puppet during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Edwin M. Lee, Mayor of San Francisco, during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Edwin M. Lee, Mayor of San Francisco, during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Kids play in the Kid Zone during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Kids play in the Kid Zone during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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The San Francisco Bulls walk to the ice during their opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

The San Francisco Bulls walk to the ice during their opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Chester Bartalini, a U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary, watches players warm up during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Chester Bartalini, a U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary, watches players warm up during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Jay Bergers III, a big Bulls fan, holds a light up Bulls sign and a puppet during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Jay Bergers III, a big Bulls fan, holds a light up Bulls sign and a puppet during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Joshua Rojas, 9 years old from San Francisco, rides a mechanical bull during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Joshua Rojas, 9 years old from San Francisco, rides a mechanical bull during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Two fans wait in the hallway during a break at the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Two fans wait in the hallway during a break at the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Brian Davis, left, and Charlie Seufert, "the Kilted cousins" during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Brian Davis, left, and Charlie Seufert, "the Kilted cousins" during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Brian Davis and Charlie Seufert, "the Kilted cousins" get money from the ATM during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013. less

Brian Davis and Charlie Seufert, "the Kilted cousins" get money from the ATM during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th ... more

Nicole Villagran, the on the ice announcer for the Bulls, bangs on the glass with fans during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013. less

Nicole Villagran, the on the ice announcer for the Bulls, bangs on the glass with fans during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on ... more

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Rawhide, the Bulls official mascot, walks with fans during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Rawhide, the Bulls official mascot, walks with fans during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Photo: Sam Wolson, Special To The Chronicle

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Bob Rosenthal, manager of merchandise, hangs a hockey-stick on the wall during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.

Bob Rosenthal, manager of merchandise, hangs a hockey-stick on the wall during the San Francisco Bulls opening night match against the Bakersfield Condors at Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 8th 2013.